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Police Search TMC MLA's Homes Over BJP Worker Threats

Police Search TMC MLA's Homes Over BJP Worker Threats

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in West Bengal have launched search operations at the homes of TMC MLA Dilip Mondal following allegations of him making threatening remarks against BJP workers in a purported video.

Odisha Police Detain Two In Couple Assault Case

Odisha Police Detain Two In Couple Assault Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Odisha's Ganjam police have detained two individuals in connection with the assault on a young couple in Berhampur. The incident, which occurred in full public view, has sparked outrage and prompted a police investigation to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Controversy Swirls Around Mla's Threat To Officer

Controversy Swirls Around Mla's Threat To Officer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A controversy surrounding BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi has intensified after a video surfaced in which he threatened a police officer. The threat follows accusations against Lodhi's son, who is accused of injuring five people with his SUV.

Delhi Police Rescue Abandoned Infant Girl In Rohini

Delhi Police Rescue Abandoned Infant Girl In Rohini

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Delhi Police rescued a one-and-a-half-month-old girl after her father allegedly abandoned her in a drain in Rohini. The father, unhappy with the birth of a girl, was arrested after the baby was found within three hours of the complaint.

Delhi Police Recover Antique Idol Stolen From Chandni Chowk Temple

Delhi Police Recover Antique Idol Stolen From Chandni Chowk Temple

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 45-year-old burglar and a woman for allegedly stealing an antique Ashtadhatu idol of Lord Shani and other brass items from a 104-year-old temple in Delhi's Chandni Chowk.

Thiruvananthapuram Autorickshaw Drivers Protest Alleged Police Brutality

Thiruvananthapuram Autorickshaw Drivers Protest Alleged Police Brutality

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Autorickshaw drivers in Thiruvananthapuram staged a brief strike following the alleged assault of a driver by a railway police officer. The strike was called off after assurances of action.

AAP Protests Alleged Police Intimidation In Janakpuri Case

AAP Protests Alleged Police Intimidation In Janakpuri Case

Rediff.com13 May 2026

AAP leaders protest outside Raj Bhavan in Delhi over the alleged rape of a three-year-old at a Janakpuri school, demanding action against police for allegedly intimidating the victim's family and questioning the handling of the case.

Rajasthan Police Station Attacked After Youths Detained

Rajasthan Police Station Attacked After Youths Detained

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A police station in Rajasthan's Alwar district was allegedly attacked by a mob late Wednesday over the detention of two youths, leaving four police personnel injured.

Uttarakhand Police Rescue Char Dham Tourists After Assault

Uttarakhand Police Rescue Char Dham Tourists After Assault

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Uttarakhand Police rescued a group of Char Dham tourists after they were allegedly harassed and physically assaulted by their travel guide near a food joint in Pauri Garhwal. The Delhi-based group had booked their pilgrimage through an online agency and faced issues with the guide's behaviour throughout their journey.

Delhi Police Arrest 16 Criminals In Northwest Delhi

Delhi Police Arrest 16 Criminals In Northwest Delhi

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested 16 criminals, including five women, and apprehended a juvenile during a 24-hour drive against illegal arms, illicit liquor, and narcotics in northwest Delhi.

Abduction Accused Dies By Suicide In Police Station; Officers Suspended

Abduction Accused Dies By Suicide In Police Station; Officers Suspended

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man, accused of abducting a minor girl, allegedly died by suicide inside a toilet at the Chandpa police station in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the suspension of two police officers.

Delhi Police Rescue Infant Abandoned In Drain By Father

Delhi Police Rescue Infant Abandoned In Drain By Father

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Delhi Police rescued a one-and-a-half-month-old infant girl after her father allegedly abandoned her in a drain in Rohini. The father, unhappy with the birth of a girl, was arrested after the baby was found within three hours of the complaint.

Education Officer Held For Taking Bribe In Madhya Pradesh

Education Officer Held For Taking Bribe In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com18 May 2026

An education official in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to sign completion certificates for toilet construction in government schools.

Jharkhand Police Nab Five, Seize Narcotics Worth Lakhs

Jharkhand Police Nab Five, Seize Narcotics Worth Lakhs

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Jharkhand Police arrested five individuals and seized narcotics worth over Rs 50 lakh in separate operations across Chatra and Hazaribag districts. Opium husks and brown sugar were recovered, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend further suspects.

Delhi Police Bust Illegal Cigarette Racket, Two Arrested

Delhi Police Bust Illegal Cigarette Racket, Two Arrested

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Delhi Police seized over 1.50 lakh prohibited imported cigarettes worth approximately Rs 15 lakh from Chawri Bazar, arresting two individuals involved in the illegal storage and supply.

Telangana Cyber Security Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Telangana Cyber Security Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A police inspector with the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to protect the family and friends of an individual booked in a cyber fraud case.

Three Cousins Discovered Dead In Jharkhand Forest: Police Investigate

Three Cousins Discovered Dead In Jharkhand Forest: Police Investigate

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The bodies of two young women and a man, all cousins, were discovered in a forest in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district. Police are investigating the cause of death and awaiting post-mortem reports.

Police Personnel Assaulted In UP Wedding Payment Row

Police Personnel Assaulted In UP Wedding Payment Row

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Two police personnel were assaulted in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after intervening in a payment dispute between a wedding band owner and the groom's family. Five people have been arrested following the incident.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a comprehensive anti-narcotics campaign targeting drug syndicates, especially those operating near educational institutions, and outlines reforms to improve police functioning and public accessibility.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a statewide campaign to crack down on drug syndicates, focusing on eliminating drug distribution networks, especially around educational institutions, and improving police functioning across the state.

Teen Daughter Of IPS Officer Found Dead In Bhopal

Teen Daughter Of IPS Officer Found Dead In Bhopal

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The 17-year-old daughter of IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Kanchan allegedly committed suicide at their residence in Bhopal. She was found hanging at their home in the Char Imli area.

Jharkhand Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Three Kidnappers

Jharkhand Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Three Kidnappers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Koderma district rescued an abducted boy and arrested three kidnappers. The abduction was orchestrated by the boy's brother-in-law, who wanted to marry the boy's elder sister.

Police fear Suvendu's PA's killers may flee Bengal

Police fear Suvendu's PA's killers may flee Bengal

Rediff.com8 May 2026

West Bengal police are investigating the murder of a BJP leader's aide, suspecting the involvement of professional shooters from neighbouring states and local criminals.

NEET paper leak: Maha police question coaching staff among 6 in Latur

NEET paper leak: Maha police question coaching staff among 6 in Latur

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have questioned six individuals, including coaching class staff, regarding the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak. The investigation follows a complaint that a mock test's questions mirrored those in the actual exam, leading to the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2024 examination.

CCTV captures chilling office murder: Spurned partner stabs woman 30 times

CCTV captures chilling office murder: Spurned partner stabs woman 30 times

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A 29-year-old woman was allegedly knifed to death by her colleague and spurned partner inside the office of a private company in Mohali, the horror unfolding in full view of others who tried to stop the attack but could not, police said on Friday.

Autorickshaw Drivers in Thiruvananthapuram Protest Alleged Police Assault on Colleague

Autorickshaw Drivers in Thiruvananthapuram Protest Alleged Police Assault on Colleague

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Autorickshaw drivers at Thampanoor railway station in Thiruvananthapuram briefly went on strike to protest the alleged assault of a colleague by a railway police officer.

Gang Associate Arrested After Delhi Police Encounter

Gang Associate Arrested After Delhi Police Encounter

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 26-year-old alleged associate of the Himanshu Bhau gang was arrested following a brief exchange of fire with police in outer Delhi, police said.

Police Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

Police Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Kolkata are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Multiple special investigation teams have been formed, and CCTV footage is being examined to trace those involved. The probe includes the possibility of contract killers being hired for the crime.

Twisha Sharma Death: Police Question In-Laws, Probe Continues

Twisha Sharma Death: Police Question In-Laws, Probe Continues

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police are questioning retired judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh in connection with the death of Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly harassed for dowry. The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe into the case.

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Bikes, Two Arrested

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Bikes, Two Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jharkhand police arrested two individuals and recovered 20 stolen motorcycles in West Singhbhum district following raids conducted in East and West Singhbhum districts.

Delhi Police Cracks Murder Case With Cross-Border Manhunt

Delhi Police Cracks Murder Case With Cross-Border Manhunt

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested Suman Kumar Jha, accused of murdering Ramesh Yadav in northwest Delhi. The arrest came after a two-month-long manhunt that involved tracking Jha across multiple states and to Nepal, where he had fled. Jha confessed to attacking Yadav with a stone after a quarrel.

Delhi Court: Police Evidence Unreliable In 2020 Riots Case

Delhi Court: Police Evidence Unreliable In 2020 Riots Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A Delhi court acquitted four men accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing unreliable police testimonies contradicted by investigation records and other evidence.

Bilaspur MLA Shooting Accused Flees Police Custody

Bilaspur MLA Shooting Accused Flees Police Custody

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man named Ajay, accused in the shooting of former Bilaspur Congress MLA Bamber Thakur, escaped from police custody near the Delhi-Haryana border while being transported back from a court hearing. Two constables have been suspended for negligence, and a search operation is underway.

Delhi Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest Two

Delhi Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest Two

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket involving malicious mobile applications, arresting two individuals, including the alleged mastermind from Uttar Pradesh. The accused developed and supplied 'FUD' APK files to cyber fraudsters across the country, enabling them to gain remote access to victims' phones and siphon off money.

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Man For Wife's Murder After Encounter

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Man For Wife's Murder After Encounter

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 48-year-old man, Shiv Bhole, accused of strangling his wife to death in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested following a police encounter where he sustained a gunshot injury. The accused, previously convicted for murder, confessed to the crime.

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Delhi CEO Faces Police Probe

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Delhi CEO Faces Police Probe

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Delhi Police have registered a case against the CEO of a south Delhi-based company following a complaint by a former intern alleging sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse of authority.

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A wanted criminal, Sunil alias Shetty alias Deva, was arrested in Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area after a brief exchange of fire with police. He was wanted in connection with a robbery and attempted culpable homicide case.

Kolkata Police Designates IPS Officers for Election Duties

Kolkata Police Designates IPS Officers for Election Duties

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Kolkata Police has appointed four senior IPS officers as nodal officers to oversee specific responsibilities related to the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, ensuring smooth and fair conduct.

Punjab Police To Boost Security With Increased Checkpoints

Punjab Police To Boost Security With Increased Checkpoints

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has directed increased police presence and patrolling through strategic checkpoints and mobile patrols to enhance public confidence and ensure a secure environment across the state.

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police have registered an FIR against 11 individuals following an alleged attempt to attack Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader during a protest in the Dakshina Kannada district.